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Posted on September 25, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleMitchells & Butlers reports a 3.1% rise in Q4 sales, driven by strong demand and cost efficiencies, despite inflation concerns.
(Reuters) -British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 3.1% rise in fourth quarter like-for-like sales on Thursday, helped by robust demand for food and drinks and cost efficiencies.
The owner of brands such as Toby Carvery, Harvester and All Bar One said it has seen strong performance across mid-market pubs and pub restaurants in the year to September 20, helping offset slightly weaker sales in London and at premium venues.
UK firms are gearing up to counter weakening consumer demand amid persistent inflation and concerns over potential tax hikes in the upcoming November budget.
Mitchells said it continues to expect an overall cost inflation of around 130 million pounds ($174.9 million) next year, primarily from higher wages and national insurance contributions.
It said it remains confident of reporting full-year results in line with market expectations.
Analysts expect the pub operator to report full-year revenue of 2.73 billion pounds, according to LSEG data.
($1 = 0.7433 pounds)
(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Cost inflation refers to the increase in the prices of goods and services, which can affect business expenses and consumer purchasing power.
Like-for-like sales measure the revenue generated by stores or businesses that have been open for a year or more, providing a clearer picture of performance without the impact of new openings.
Consumer perception is how customers view and interpret a brand or product, which can influence their purchasing decisions and loyalty.
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